Students and parents of Debut Strings, Lyric Strings, and Serenade Strings – we have an important rehearsal schedule change to announce! The previously cancelled rehearsal on Saturday, Feb. 23 is now back on the schedule! Please plan to rehearse on Saturday, Feb. 23 at your normal place and time. There will be NO makeup rehearsal on Feb. 20th.
Spring Semester Begins January 19
Welcome orchestra students! This weekend, January 19 and 20, marks the beginning of our new semester. All rehearsals take place in the Fine Arts Building on the Armstrong Campus of Georgia Southern University.
Important Dates for Spring Session
Orchestra rehearsals will resume the weekend of January 19-20. We’ll post a detailed rehearsal schedule soon, but here are some important dates to mark on your calendars.
Order Flowers and Cupcakes For Your Performer
As a fundraiser for the Armstrong Youth Orchestra, we are pre-selling flower bouquets and GiGi’s “Symphony” Cupcakes, to be presented at our Fall Concert on November 18. DEADLINE for pre-orders will be at the dress rehearsal.
Fall Concert Showcase on Nov. 18
Join us for the Armstrong Youth Orchestra’s Fall Concert Showcase on Sunday, November 18 at 3 PM.
Oct. 20 Rehearsal Location Change
On Saturday, October 20, 2018, all Saturday ensembles will rehearse at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah. All rehearsals will be held at their usual times. Everyone must bring a music stand!
AYO to Perform “Music With a Mission” Concert on Nov. 4
The Armstrong Youth Orchestra is performing a concert in November as part of the “Music With a Mission” series at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah. The concert is free, and an offering will be collected to support continuing hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
No DSE Rehearsal Oct. 13
The Debut Strings Ensemble will not have rehearsal on Saturday, October 13th. All other ensembles will have regular rehearsal Oct. 13 and 14.
Applications for AYO Young Artist Concerto Competition Due Nov. 11, 2018
The competition winner will perform in the Spring Semester Concert accompanied by the AYO. The application deadline is November 11, 2018, and applications must be handed in at rehearsal to either Ms. Kristi or Ms. Jones. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Rehearsals Begin Sept. 8 & 9
The fall semester of the Armstrong Youth Orchestra begins Sept. 8 & 9, 2018. Unless otherwise noted, rehearsals take place in the Fine Arts Building on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University in Savannah. Debut Strings, Serenade Strings, Lyric Strings, and the Repertory Youth Orchestra all meet on Saturday morning. The Armstrong Youth Orchestra (AYO)… Read more »
